Chi Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03C7 |
| HTML (decimal) | χ |
| HTML (hex) | χ |
| HTML entity | χ |
| CSS | \03C7 |
| JavaScript | \u03C7 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Chi".
How to type the chi symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03C7and press Alt + X to turn the code into χ. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "greek small letter chi".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03C7.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03c7and press Enter.
Web pages
Write χ or χ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03C7 (decimal 967) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CF 87 |
| URL encoded | %CF%87 |
| Category | Ll |
What the chi symbol means
Chi is a letter from the Greek alphabet used in several academic fields. It frequently appears in statistics, physics, and mathematics to label specific variables or test types.
Using the chi symbol well
Use a Unicode compliant font that covers the Greek script range when inserting this letter. Avoid substituting similar looking Latin characters, as this practice harms text searchability and accessibility.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| τ | U+03C4 | Greek Small Letter Tau |
| υ | U+03C5 | Greek Small Letter Upsilon |
| φ | U+03C6 | Greek Small Letter Phi |
| ψ | U+03C8 | Greek Small Letter Psi |
| ω | U+03C9 | Greek Small Letter Omega |
| ϊ | U+03CA | Greek Small Letter Iota With Dialytika |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the chi symbol?
The chi symbol χ is U+03C7 (Greek Small Letter Chi).
How do I type χ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03C7 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03c7.
What is the HTML code for χ?
Use χ or the named entity χ. The hexadecimal form is χ.
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